Public Health Department
News Releases
2012 News Releases
May 10, 2012 Rabies Identified in Skunks in Ann Arbor: Washtenaw County Public Health Recommends Vaccination for Pets and Urges Caution with Wildlife
April 3, 2012 Washtenaw Ranks Among Healthiest Michigan Counties Third Year in a Row: National report emphasizes where we live, work, lean and play matters to our health
March 20, 2012 Washtenaw County to Expedite Building Permits for Residences and Businesses Impacted by Tornado
February 24, 2012 Ypsilanti Housing Commission Adopts Smoke-Free Policy: First in Public Housing Authourity in Washtenaw County to protect residents from Secondhand Smoke
January 17, 2012 Washtenaw County Public Health Offers Half-Priced Radon Test Kits; Residents Encouraged to Test Homes in Winter Months
2011 News Releases
November 9, 2011 Results of the 2010 Health Improvement Plan (HIP) Survey Released
October 7, 2011 First Local Case of Influenza Confirmed: Flu Vaccine is Widely Available and Recommended for Everyone 6 Months and Older
September 30, 2011 Washtenaw County Announces 2011 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
September 26, 2011 Washtenaw County Clean Up Day Saturday, October 8th: Bring Unwanted Household Items for Safe, Sustainable Disposal
August 1, 2011 August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Fourth Annual Workplace Lactation Support Awards Presented at Celebration August 12th
July 20, 2011 Local Heatwave Response Plan Activated: Two Cooling Centers to Open Thursday 9am-6pm
July 19, 2011 Washtenaw County Public Health Welcomes Dr. Monique Reeves as New Medical Director
July 18, 2011 Nomination Applications Available for the 2011 Workplace Lactation Support Awards
June 2, 2011 Washtenaw County Public Health Recommends Disinfecting Drinking Water Wells after Flooding
May 4, 2011 Washtenaw County Residents Invited to Clean-Up Day, May 14, 2011: Bring Unwanted Household Items for Safe, Sustainable Disposal
April 27, 2011 Washtenaw County Law Enforcement Agencies Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30th
March 31, 2011 County Health Rankings Show Where We Live, Work, Learn and Play Matters to Our Health: Washtenaw County Ranks High Among Michigan Counties
March 1, 2011 Clearing the Air: Local and State Experts Discuss the Benefits of Smoke-Free Housing Policies
January 20, 2011 Washtenaw County Public Health Wins Kresge Foundation Grant - Funding Expands "Prescription for Health"
January 3, 2011 Washtenaw County Public Health Offers Half-Priced Radon Test Kits, Encourages Residents to Test Homes in Winter Months
